News

  1. Lord Advocate committed to tackling domestic abuse

    The Lord Advocate has vowed to give renewed focus to efforts by Scotland’s prosecutors to tackle domestic abuse and stalking as the justice system recovers from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic

    07 Sep 2021 Statements
  2. HMA v The Office of the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland

    The Office of the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland has admitted health and safety failings which led to the death of a 25-year-old woman.

    07 Sep 2021 Statements
  3. Law Officer arrangements for ongoing litigation

    The Lord Advocate has set out Law Officer arrangements for the future conduct of litigation after the prosecution of individuals in respect of the ownership and administration of Rangers Football Club

    19 Jul 2021 Statements
  4. Lord Advocate vows to act independently as she is sworn in

    Scotland’s new Law Officers have been sworn in at a ceremony at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

    22 Jun 2021 Statements
  5. Apology – Mr Imran Ahmad and Mr Charles Green

    Statement from the Lord Advocate regarding Mr Imran Ahmad and Mr Charles Green

    07 Jun 2021 Statements
  6. Statement by the Lord Advocate to Parliament: Clark & Whitehouse

    I am grateful for the opportunity to make a statement following the disposal, last week, of the actions brought against me by David Whitehouse and Paul Clark.

    09 Feb 2021 Statements
  7. Lockerbie Appeal: Statement from the Lord Advocate

    The Lord Advocate, James Wolffe QC, has issued this statement following the court's decision in respect of the recent appeal against conviction by Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al-Megrahi.

    15 Jan 2021 Statements
  8. Lockerbie: Statement from Lord Advocate

    The Lord Advocate, James Wolffe QC, has issued this statement following the unsealing of charges in relation to the 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie.

    21 Dec 2020 Statements
  9. Update from the Lord Advocate on death investigations and coronavirus

    As Lord Advocate I remain constitutionally responsible for the investigation of sudden, unexpected and unexplained deaths in Scotland throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

    24 Apr 2020 Statements
  10. Statement from the Lord Advocate on oversight of temporary police powers

    The Lord Advocate, James Wolffe QC, has welcomed the formation of an independent group to provide additional oversight of use of temporary police powers during the coronavirus pandemic.

    17 Apr 2020 Statements